Tiverton father, son arrested after car chase and fracas

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Feb 22, 2014 at 12:03 AMFeb 22, 2014 at 12:05 AM

Kevin P. O'Connor Herald News Staff Reporter @HNKPO

TIVERTON — A car chase ended with a father and son in handcuffs this week.

Sean Aguiar, 24, and his father, Francisco Aguiar, 50, both of Hooper Street, were arraigned Wednesday on two counts of simple assault, resisting arrest, obstructing a police officer and disorderly conduct.

Sean Aguiar was also charged with reckless driving.

Both men pleaded not guilty and were released on personal recognizance.

Police alleged officers tried to stop a car Sean Aguiar was driving on Hooper Street on Tuesday. The younger Aguiar jumped from his car and ran toward his home, fighting with officers when they caught up with him outside his home, police alleged.

Francisco Aguiar came out of his home and joined the fray, police alleged. Both men were restrained and arrested.

The charges against both men are misdemeanors. They will face trial in District Court.